Pence’s coronavirus task force says private insurance companies will waive co-pays for tests

On Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence announced that many insurance companies would be waving copays for coronavirus testing. This includes many of the leading insurers such as Aetna, Anthem, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group.   ‘I’m pleased to report…that all the insurance companies here either today or before today have … Read more

Pentagon awards $39.7million in contracts to three companies that will build mobile nuclear reactors

Pentagon awards $39.7million in contracts to three companies that will compete to build mobile nuclear reactors Pentagon awards contracts to three firms that will build reactor prototype  Companies will compete in designing small, mobile nuclear reactors  BWX Technologies, Westinghouse Government Services and X-energy were picked to take part in ‘Project Pele,’ a $39.7million investment  By … Read more

Is breast milk the next superfood? Companies are racing to produce formula for ADULTS

Is breast milk the next superfood? Companies are racing to produce formula for ADULTS that could earn them billions as studies show it boosts gut health A new report says companies are betting big on breast milk supplements for adults A growing swell of studies show breast milk could boost gut health in everyone, not … Read more

ITV shares fall as travel companies pull planned TV advertising campaigns amid coronavirus outbreak

Shares in ITV have dropped over 11 per cent after the media group warned its advertising revenue looks set to decline further, while posting a 4 per cent fall in viewing figures. The broadcaster revealed that the coronavirus outbreak had led to a number of travel companies halting their planned TV advertising campaigns with the … Read more

Construction companies see new orders rise to the highest level since December 2015

Britain gets building again: Construction firms see new orders rise to the highest level since 2015 amid post-election confidence boost New orders in sector rise at the fastest pace for just over four years  Activity in housebuilding swelled to the highest level since July 2018  Reduced uncertainty has given the  economy a boost, expert claims  … Read more

Booze companies use ads to target teens, study finds

Booze ads really are fueling underage drinking, new research suggests.  The alcohol industry is targeting kids on social media and during soaps and other popular TV shows, according to the study. Product placement in movies and at sporting events is also rife – with mascots like the Budweiser Frogs easily recognized and trusted by children. … Read more

Owner of Canary Wharf in £1.6bn talks to sell one of Britain’s oldest port companies

Owner of Canary Wharf in £1.6bn talks to sell one of Britain’s oldest port companies Brookfield looking to run a ‘strategic review’ of PD Ports  PD Ports owns 13 UK shipping terminals, including those at Hull and Felixstowe By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:16 GMT, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 23:10 … Read more